Ethics panel rebuffs Stumbo.

The Executive Branch Ethics Commission has rebuffed attempts by Greg Stumbo to reverse its "advisory" opinion stating that it would be a conflict of interest for him to run for governor after prosecuting Fletcher for alleged merit system improprieties. Though the challenged opinion does not have the force of law, ignoring the Commission's opinion could set off an ethics investigation. The next political move is Stumbo's as the ball is now in his side of the court. It will be interesting to see if the decision quells his gubernatorial ambitions or if he chooses to ignore the Commission's "advise".